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American Red Cross
American Red Cross Review
The national headquarters for the American Red Cross is composed of four buildings. Guided tours show off the oldest, a neoclassical structure of blinding-white marble built in 1917 to commemorate women who cared for the wounded on both sides during the Civil War. Three stained-glass windows designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany illustrate the values of the Red Cross: faith, hope, love, and charity. Other holdings included on the 60-minute tour include an original Norman Rockwell painting, sculptures, and two signature quilts. Weather permitting, the tour includes a visit to the courtyard.
- Address: 430 17th St. NW, White House area, Washington, DC 20006 | Map It
- Phone: 202/303-4233
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Tours only, Wed. and Fri. 10 and 2
- Website: www.redcross.org/museum/history/visitorinfo.asp
- Metro Farragut West.
- Location: Washington, D.C.
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Travel Deals in Washington, D.C.
- $349* & up -- Premium Economy to DC from California, One Way Virgin America
- $79 -- Capitol Hill Hotel near Historic Sites, 60% Off BookIt.com
- $89-$99 -- Downtown D.C. Hotel near Capitol Hill, Reg. $329 BookIt.com
- $159 -- Maryland Hotel next to Towson University, Save 20% — $159 Towson University Marriott Conference Hotel
- $179 -- D.C.-Area 4-Star Resort incl. July Fourth — $179 Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
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